Frankfurt, meanwhile, were turned over 6-1 by Bayer Leverkusen at the weekend, with all six goals conceded coming in the first half. Unlike Chelsea, their hold of fourth place in their respective league is hanging by a thread and their confidence may be shattered coming into this match.

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With a top four finish secured, Mauzirio Sarri should go with his strongest available team on Thursday. It remains to be seen whether he will stick with Olivier Giroud, who is the competition’s top scorer, or go with regular first choice striker Gonzalo Higuain.

Eintracht Frankfurt- Ante Rebic missed the first leg through suspension and his availability is a huge boost for Frankfurt.

If Haller is fit to start, Rebic and Mijat Gacinovic are in competition for one starting spot in the XI. Frankfurt may in fact change formation, dropping Makoto Hasebe back into defence. David Abraham will hope to keep his place in the team ahead of Evan Ndicka.